Research Technician

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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High School diploma/ GED plus two (2) years of experience in performing tests in a research laboratory required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of the equipment used in a research laboratory.

• Be willing to work with, handle, and perform laboratory mice experiments.

• Be capable of formulating and making stocks of media and other chemical reagents.

• Be able to keep organized laboratory records and notes.

• Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.

• Have good communication skills.

• Should not have prior allergies to laboratory mice and be able to move and clean pieces of laboratory equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with college-level coursework in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and/or cell biology.

• 2 to 3 years of laboratory experience.

• Prior experience working with laboratory mice.

• Prior experience in sterile culturing techniques.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Harvest and process tissues from laboratory mice.

• Isolate immune cells and prepare samples for flow cytometry, microscopy, etc.

• Process, analyze, and present data as directed by the Principal Investigator (PI).

• Train new laboratory personnel upon request.

• Place orders, obtain quotes, fill and submit ordering forms, track order status, and receive orders.

• Maintain records of laboratory inventories (reagents and supplies) and animal colonies.

• Maintain laboratory equipment and common spaces (incubators, water bath, pH meter, hoods, and common lab benches.

• Make stock solutions and autoclave.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.